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Regional Interconnection Manager

Remote

 

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

 

  • We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.

 

  • We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

 

  • Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

 

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality. 

 

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

 

Job Description

Position: Regional Interconnection Manager

 

Location: Remote

 

Overview: The Regional Interconnection Manager is responsible for leading Silicon Ranch’s interconnection process in one or more regions in target markets across the US. This position is critical for execution of the company’s development initiatives and will be responsible for coordinating within SRC and with utilities to ensure projects move smoothly through the interconnection process and serving as a primary contact with our utility partners. The role requires solid knowledge and experience with utility tariffs and the overall interconnection process. The Regional Manager will support building and executing strategy around utility engagement, interconnection, regional interconnection/energy policy, and our competitors in current and new markets.  The Regional Interconnection Manager will help hire and manage other Interconnection Managers working in the region. 

Work is performed in an office environment and in the field.  At least 20% domestic travel is required annually. 

 

Main Responsibilities: 

Management of the Interconnection Process 

  • Lead the interconnection process and negotiations for new development projects from siting to execution including interconnection agreements, affected systems and engineering agreements 
  • Develop commercial arrangements to optimize project cost, schedule and risk 
  • Establish working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives in key markets 
  • Act as advisor and liaison with senior management on interconnection issues and policies related to project development risk and opportunities 
  • Hire, train, and manage interconnection managers within the region 

 

Project Development and Siting 

  • Support Utility Planning team to evaluate utility system loading (e.g., deliverability, congestion) and potential interconnection costs to support siting of new development projects 
  • Evaluate interconnection and gen-tie alternatives; participate in processes to optimize project interconnection options based on cost, schedule, off take preference and risk 
  • Support PPA, financing and project sale processes including providing information on the interconnection agreements and articulating the project’s specific interconnection related attributes 

 

Due Diligence for existing development projects 

  • Conduct/supervise due-diligence review of potential project and portfolio acquisitions and related commercial transactions related to the interconnection and transmission risk, and provide recommendations to the acquisition team 

 

Policy Administration 

  • Represent the Company and lead productive relationships with key utilities, ISOs, industry groups, regulators and other stakeholders in the regional on issues related to transmission and interconnection 
  • Lead the evaluation and provide recommendations on the impact of new and proposed transmission/interconnection related legislation and regulations that could impact Silicon Ranch Corporation and/or the utility scale solar industry 
  • Participate in relevant policy meetings in regions of responsibility 

 

New market planning and analysis 

  • Support development of strategic and tactical plans for new markets working with project development and origination 
  • Provide tariff, planning, accessibility, and overall interconnection process assessment for new markets 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience is required with a desired emphasis on power systems. 
  • Masters’ degree in Engineering, Energy Policy, or Business is preferred. 
  • Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in transmission planning and power generation interconnections. A minimum of 3-6 years managing interconnection process at a renewable energy developer/IPP required. Experience managing an interconnection team a plus. 
  • Experience in SERC desired.  
  • Expert knowledge of generation interconnection tariffs, interconnection agreements and requirements in one or more key markets, including a strong knowledge of the process from the initial interconnection request through utility operations 
  • Knowledge of power flow modeling and results desired 
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives 
  • Exceptional public speaking, presentation skills, and the ability to explain and communicate complex technical topics and writing of technical reports 
  • Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, capable of applying advanced engineering principles to identify and solve complex issues 
  • Outstanding project, people management, and negotiation skills 
  • High-energy, positive attitude with ability to receive constructive feedback 

 

Our interview process:

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.

  1. Introductory Interview with our recruiter
  2. Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
  3. Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
  4. Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team

 

 

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